"First and foremost, the sunset chime is an alarm system and I’ve decided that if there is an extinction level event on the horizon and somehow I have a choice about it, I want to be at the epicenter. Miss me with the post-apocalyptic scenario. I do not want to fight over dwindling resources, repurposing everyday items into weapons and tools for survival. Hard pass on living underground in bunkers dodging airborne diseases, zombies or my fellow humans. I want to go out instantly. Here one moment and gone the very next." This kind of took my breath away. (It honestly never occurred to me as an option, but it's surprisingly beautiful.)
“And so it is that the herald for a day of rest is an alarm and the call to disaster begins with a lullaby.” Your words are more soothing than the bells!
Another lovely piece, thank you. I particularly love its light and shade, and how that tone evokes the joy and contemplation those chimes can bring. Looking forward to your next one!
I love these chimes. I stop whatever I’m doing each evening to listen, as if hearing them for the first time. Slowly and maybe weirdly, I’ve been recording them all over Japan. Thank you
Feeling all the feels here. Often I project forward and think how much I know I’ll miss the 5 o’clock song when I move away. I never knew the song or the words. Lovely writing. So excited to read more. ❤️
"First and foremost, the sunset chime is an alarm system and I’ve decided that if there is an extinction level event on the horizon and somehow I have a choice about it, I want to be at the epicenter. Miss me with the post-apocalyptic scenario. I do not want to fight over dwindling resources, repurposing everyday items into weapons and tools for survival. Hard pass on living underground in bunkers dodging airborne diseases, zombies or my fellow humans. I want to go out instantly. Here one moment and gone the very next." This kind of took my breath away. (It honestly never occurred to me as an option, but it's surprisingly beautiful.)
“And so it is that the herald for a day of rest is an alarm and the call to disaster begins with a lullaby.” Your words are more soothing than the bells!
Another lovely piece, thank you. I particularly love its light and shade, and how that tone evokes the joy and contemplation those chimes can bring. Looking forward to your next one!
"Sunset chimes" -- love this take, and enjoyed the article!
I love these chimes. I stop whatever I’m doing each evening to listen, as if hearing them for the first time. Slowly and maybe weirdly, I’ve been recording them all over Japan. Thank you
Feeling all the feels here. Often I project forward and think how much I know I’ll miss the 5 o’clock song when I move away. I never knew the song or the words. Lovely writing. So excited to read more. ❤️
Well done! And educational, too! I enjoy learning about cultural differences!
If I miss HEARING them, I MISS hearing them....brilliant. Lovely writing!